If you’re looking for affordable and expert root canal treatment near you in Reading from a highly experienced dentist, our highly rated clinic can help.
Benefit from the extensive skills of our root canal team led by our principal dentist Dr Ali Kamran (GDC No: 71662 ), who has over 24 years of dentistry experience.
Why choose us for root canal treatment?
✔️ Over 188 5-star patient reviews on Google
✔️ Open Saturday mornings
✔️ One of the highest Google rated dentists in Reading
✔️ One of most established dentists in Reading at over 40 years
✔️ Team includes our highly experienced specialist oral surgeon
✔️ Competitive prices from £428
✔️ 0% Finance
✔️ Friendly and modern clinic
Root canal prices in Reading
To offer affordable root canal treatment, we ensure our prices are extremely competitive compared to other experienced dentists near us in Reading.
Root canal treatment costs
- Incisorfrom£428
- Premolarfrom£489
- Molarfrom£539
Google review for our root canal treatment
“I had some traumatic dental procedures when in my teens and early twenties which meant I had an aversion to going to the dentist, so I didn’t for some years. I then developed a nasty abscess and had to bite the bullet (pun intended!) so I went to Markhams as it is literally a 5 minute walk from where I live.
Dr Kamran was the dentist I saw. He is a lovely gentleman who put me totally at ease and explained the medication I would need and then the various procedures thereafter in order to fix my much neglected teeth.
I was somewhat apprehensive as the treatment would include root canal surgery, which for someone with a fear of dentists was something I was not looking forward to! However, Dr Kamran performed the procedure and put my mind at rest by explained everything in detail and his ‘bed side manner’ is excellent.
He has since done various other procedures including fitting crowns etc and I now have absolutely no fear of going to the dentist. His whole team are great. The receptionist, the hygienist, they are all so very friendly and professional.
All my hesitation and apprehension about going to the surgery has disappeared. A very well run surgery which I would not hesitate to recommend to others.
I would not go anywhere else. Keep up the good work!”
Root canal FAQs
What is a root canal?
Teeth are held in the jaw by their roots. Front teeth normally have one root, but teeth further back have more.
At the core of each tooth is a soft mass of tissue called the pulp. In a healthy tooth, the pulp contains living fibres, cells, nerves and a blood supply, extending into the roots through the root canals.
Decay or injury can destroy the living pulp and because dead pulp lacks a blood supply, it is more prone to infection, leading to an abscess and toothache.
Root canal treatment is a process of saving the tooth from extraction by removing the damaged or dead pulp and filling the space left. The remaining tooth can then be repaired.
Why do I need root canal treatment?
The tooth will not be able to heal itself and without treatment, the infection will spread. As a result, the bone around the tooth will begin to degenerate.
The pain is often unbearable and patients are forced to seek dental treatment. The only alternative to a root canal is usually a tooth extraction.
Though the removal of the tooth is cheaper, the space left behind may require a denture, a bridge or a dental implant which can be more expensive than the root canal treatment.
If you have the choice, it’s always best to keep your own teeth.
What will my dentist do?
Here’s root canal treatment explained step by step:
- Your dentist will take an X-ray which will show the number and shape of the tooth canals, and also signs of infection in the surrounding bone. Teeth can have a number of roots and some roots are easier to fill than others because of their shape.
- To keep the root canal dry during treatment, the dentist may stretch a sheet of thin rubber around the tooth on a frame outside the mouth. It is called a “rubber dam”, and having this fitted makes the treatment more comfortable.
- Next, you will be given a local anaesthetic and then an opening is made through the top of the tooth, down into the pulp.
- Your dentist will use narrow files to remove the dead pulp from the core of the tooth and from the root canal. At this point, the dentist may put in a temporary filling. You may also be given antibiotics if any infection has spread beyond the tooth. If so, you will have to return for another appointment but this will give the infection time to settle.
- In the next stage, the dentist fills the root canal(s). A filling is placed in the remaining cavity in the top part of the tooth. If necessary, a crown can be placed on the top of the tooth, supported by a post placed inside of the filled root canal.
What are the risks and complications?
Root canal treatment has about 60% success rate. Sometimes a case needs to be redone due to diseased canal off shoots that went unnoticed or the fracturing of a canal-filling instrument used, both of which rarely occur.
Occasionally, a root canal treatment will fail altogether, marked by a return if pain.
What are the benefits?
Pulp damage can cause toothache but the pain will usually end very quickly when the root canal is cleaned out.
Without a root filling, a tooth with a dead pulp would probably have to be taken out in the end. There is also possibility of infection spreading beyond the tooth itself.
What happens after treatment?
Natural tissue inflammation may cause discomfort for a few days. A follow up review can monitor tissue healing.
From this point on, brush and floss regularly, avoid chewing hard foods on the treated tooth and see you dentist regularly.
If you are experiencing severe tooth pain or sensitivity, it may be time to consider root canal treatment. Don’t let the fear of the procedure prevent you from seeking the relief you need. Our experienced team of dental professionals is here to help.
Get in touch: 0118 957 4308
